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AirportsPrime Minister opens hydrogen filling station at Oslo Airport
Oslo, Norway - The first module to be established at this airport will later be expanded to serve the expected increase in traffic
The first piece of the new infrastructure for filling hydrogen fuel in Eastern Norway is now in place and it is located at Oslo Airport. Prime Minister Erna Solberg attended today's opening together with... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Lufthansa: pilots on strike tomorrow
Milan, Italy - It is the 14th protest in 18 months
Lufthansa takes note that the pilots' union (Vereinigung Cockpit) announced the 14th strike in 18 months. This protest despite the fact that during the week-end, the airline made substantial offers that... more
AirportsFlybe connects Liverpool Airport to the world as new flights to Amsterdam take-off
Liverpool, UK - The airline now operates up to three flights per day between Liverpool and Amsterdam
Flybe has today commenced its new service to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) giving passengers the ability to connect onwards to the host of European and long haul... more
AirportsAirplanes. Aci Europe: passenger traffic growth at EU airports bounced back during July
Brussels, Belgium - By +6.7%, pointing to a strong peak summer season for air travel
European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE today released its traffic report for July 2015. The report is the only air transport report which includes all types of civil aviation passenger flights: network,... more
AirlinesLOT and Frankfurt Airport celebrate 50th anniversary of flights between Warsaw and Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany - The first flight was operated by an Ilyushin 18 aircraft, now mainly B-737
Exactly 50 years ago, on September 7, 1965, LOT operated its maiden scheduled flight between Warsaw and Frankfurt. The German financial center quickly became one of the key cities in LOT’s route network. C... more
IndustrySaab extends PEP agreement with Loganair
Linkoping, Sweden - The contract covers five years and is worth SEK118 million
Defence and security company Saab has extended its replacement parts agreement, the Parts Exchange Programme (PEP), with Scottish airline Loganair. The contract covers five years (2015-2020) and is worth... more
AirportsItaly. Catania: "Camera reginale" exhibition presented during a joint press-conference
Catania, Italy - It is possible to visit it (from yesterday) in an area dedicated at the airport
The "Camera reginale" exhibition has been presented last Friday morning (at Palazzo Platamone) during a joint press conference SAC (Catania airport management company), the city's district and EXPO. The... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica celebrated the 55th anniversary of the "Frecce Tricolori" with aircraft (MB-339, M-345) and tiltrotor AW-609 (plane and helicopter)
Udine, Italy - The performance of Italy’s aerobatic team relies on the very best in Italian aeronautical technology
Finmeccanica highlighted its position at the forefront of Italian aeronautical technology during a celebration to honour the 55th anniversary of the Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale (PAN) aerobatic team,... more
ReportIt is sure: wreckage of La Reunion is Malaysian airplane missing in March 2014
Rome, Italy - The specialists who have examined the piece in France have not doubts
The tiles are gradually recreating also with difficulties, pieces that cast new light on the mistery of the B-777 airplane missing in March 2014 with 239 people on board, while it was flying on the route... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and results. IATA: robust passenger demand continues in July
Geneva, Switzerland - For both domestic and international traffic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing robust demand growth compared to July 2014 for both domestic and international traffic. Total... more
HelicoptersBell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopter: demo-tour from September to November in Brazil
Fort Worth, Usa - Ten cities to get the opportunity to see the new aircraft up-close and personal
Bell Helicopter announced today that the demonstration tour of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X mock-up kicked off, September 3, in Balneário Camboriú, Brazil. This is the first of 10 stops throughout Brazil f... more
CargoAircraft and transport. IATA: freight demand falls in July
Geneva, Switzerland - In line with weaker global economic growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a fall in air cargo demand in July compared to the same month last year. Air freight volumes measured... more
AirlinesEmirates received four new aircraft at the same time (VIDEO)
Dubai, UAE - Event marks its 150th B-777 delivery milestone, and takes airline’s total A-380 fleet to 66
Emirates celebrated the company record arrival of four new aircraft in one day, affirming its commitment to flying a modern, efficient and comfortable fleet. The bumper delivery included two B-777/300ERs,... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport: more than 300,000 passengers to pass through it over Labor Day week-end
San Francisco, USA - The busiest day will be Sunday with more than 67,000 passengers
More than 300,000 passengers will travel through SFO for the Labor Day week-end, marking one of the biggest week-ends of air travel for the year. The expected passenger counts for Saturday, Sunday and... more
Airports"John Lennon Airport" in Liverpool: Czech Airlines to repeat Prague flights from LJLA
Liverpool, UK - Twice weekly Summer scheduled service
Czech Airlines, a member of the global SkyTeam Alliance, has announced that it is to return to Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" next year and repeat its twice weekly Summer scheduled service to Prague. In... more
Airports"Chopin Airport" in Warsaw: more than 1.2 million people were handled in August 2015
Warsaw, Poland - +5.5% compared to last year
More than 1.2 million people were handled at Warsaw "Chopin Airport" in August 2015. It was yet another record-breaking month in the history of the biggest Polish airport. The number of passengers, in... more
AirlinesUIA expands its domestic route network
Rome, Italy - Newness arrived, thanks to performance obtained during the current Summer season
October 25, 2015, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will launch non-stop scheduled services en route Kiev–Ivano-Frankovsk–Kiev. UIA will offer up to 7 weekly flights connecting Kiev and Ivano-Frankovsk (PS... more
IndustryBoeing: Jet2.com finalize order for 27 B-737/800NG airplanes
Leeds, UK - The aircraft will be used to take the company's package holiday and flight only customers to leisure destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and also to a combination of European leisure cities
Boeing and UK Leisure Airline Jet2.com have finalized an order for 27 Next Generation B-737/800 airplanes, valued at approximately USD 2.6 billion at current list prices. The carrier currently operates... more
IndustryBoeing: Emirates celebrates airline's 150th B-777 delivery
Washington, Usa - World's largest model operator celebrates milestone with rare triple delivery
Boeing and Emirates Airline today celebrated the simultaneous delivery of three B-777 airplanes –two /300ERs and one 777 Freighter– marking the entry of the 150th B-777 into Emirates' fleet. Today's del... more
AirlinesAircraft and carriers. easyJet: update statistics
Milan, Italy - Passenger numbers were 7.06 million. It is the second successive month of over this limit
The load factor for August 2015 was 94.4%, a new record at easyJet for any month. Passenger numbers for the month were 7.06 million, which is also a record for the Group and is the second successive month... more
ReportAirplanes. Moscow's airport: flames at "Domodedovo", 3000 evacuated. Traffic blocked and then restored (VIDEOs)
Moscow, Russia - The fire under control after two hours, but delays are cumulated. Hardships
According to the first evaluations, it seems due to a short-circuit, an intense fire advanced this morning at the Moscow'-Domodedovo International airport. The evacuation for about 3,000 people has been... more
SecurityFAA releases updated guidance to recreational use of airplanes, and UAV drone ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Washington, Usa - Advisory Circular (AC) 91-57A replaces the previous guidance written in 1981
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday published updated guidance on model aircraft operations that reflects current law governing hobby or recreational use of unmanned aircraft. Advisory... more
ConferencesOrion mission of the MARS program by NASA explained at "IAC 2015"
Jerusalem, Israel - The challenges, set of problems, successes and the next phases that will bring man in points of the space ever reached
NASA’s groundbreaking Orion program will be discussed in-depth in a special “Highlight lecture” on October 15th at the "International Astronautical Congress" hosted this year by the Israel Space Agenc... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter continues to build momentum in Mexico
Fort Worth, Usa - Its customer expands aircraft fleet with delivery of the first Bell 429
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday the recent delivery of the Bell 429 to Servicios Aereos Across, an aircraft charter service based in Toluca, Mexico. The customer currently operates a Bell 407GX, multiple... more
UAS-DronesFAA selects new UAS aircraft executives: Marke Gibson and Earl Lawrence
Washington, USA - Both will assume their positions later this month
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Marke “Hoot” Gibson and Earl Lawrence for two executive-level positions that will guide the agency’s approach to safe, timely and efficient integ... more
SecurityAirplanes. EASA: NPA for new rules on pilot training related to loss of control ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Cologne, Germany - Expiration date for comments: 02/11/2015
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) published its proposal for new rules on pilot training which covers the topic of Loss of Control In-flight. Loss of Control of the airplane by the pilot is the result... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Servisair LLC
Washington, Usa - For USD 173.500
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $173,500 civil penalty against Servisair LLC., of Houston, for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing r... more
AirlinesAir Seychelles welcomes new A-320 aircraft into fleet
Seychelles, Republic of Seychelles - The airplane is named "Silhouette", the second model after "Amirantes"
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, celebrated yesterday an occasion when it officially welcomed a new A-320 aircraft into its international fleet. The airplane is named... more
AirlinesEmirates touches down in Orlando
Dubai, UAE - Its 10th destination in the United States
Emirates launched its 10th destination in the United States with the start of daily non-stop passenger service between Dubai and Orlando International Airport on 1st September. A VIP delegation and a contingent... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space and Telespazio to deliver COSMO-SkyMed ground segment to Polish MoD
Kielce, Poland - The collaboration between Italy and Poland reinforced
Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio have reached an agreement with Teledife (General Directorate of Telecommunications, IT and Advanced Technologies, Italian Ministry of Defence) to supply the ground segment... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Mesa Airlines
Washington, Usa - For USD 174,600
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $174,600 civil penalty against Mesa Airlines of Phoenix for allegedly violating federal drug and alcohol testing r... more
IndustryMRJ Development Status Update toward the first flight of the airplane ("Specials" by AVIONEWS)
Rome, Italy - Schedule of the first flight will be announced around the end of September
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation today held a press briefing on the MRJ development status update toward the first flight. The document is divided in three parts: 1) Events leading up to first flight 2)... more
IndustryARJ-21 airplane: the Chinese COMAC renounces the US FAA certification?
New York, Usa - The aircraft has already obtained that one by CAAC (Civil Aviation Administration of China)
The American "Flightglobal" unveiled it today after having received confidential information by close sources to the program. COMAC, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, the aerospace industry State... more
SecurityFAA proposes civil penalty against Dukes Aerospace Inc.
Washington, Usa - For USD 211,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $211,000 civil penalty against Dukes Aerospace Inc., of Northridge, Calif., for allegedly violating federal drug a... more
AirportsDubai International Airport: passenger traffic climbs 29.6% in July
Dubai, UAE - 6.68 million passengers passed through it in the same month
Dubai Airports today announced that 6.68 million passengers passed through Dubai International in July up 29.6 per cent from the same month last year when traffic numbers were affected by a runway refurbishment... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter congratulates Fuji Heavy Industries on Japanese Ministry of Defense UH-X contract award
Tokyo, Japan - Contract initiates new co-development program in Japan
Bell Helicopter today announced long-term partner Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) was awarded a contract for 150 multi-purpose helicopters to replace Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) current fle... more
SecurityAircraft. FAA proposes civil penalty against Empire Airlines
Seattle, Usa - For USD 360,000
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration proposes a $360,000 civil penalty against Empire Airlines, Inc. of Hayden, Idaho, for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not i... more
Fair and showsT-129 "Atak" helicopter. TAI signs agreements during the first day of "MSPO"
Kielce, Poland - This was the third key event of the Poland Roadshow
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), the producer of T-129 ATAK Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance Helicopter announced the signing of MOUs with WCBKT, WZL1, ITWL and MESKO which took place... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters nomina Guillaume Steuer quale responsabile delle comunicazioni esterne
Marignane, Francia - Sostituisce Stéphane Chéry, designato lo scorso marzo a capo della strategia digitale
Guillaume Steuer a partire da oggi riferisce al vice-presidente delle comunicazioni aziendali Yves Barillé e gestirà tutte le attività di comunicazione esterna per conto di Airbus Helicopters. Dal me... more
IndustryNimrod Group’s new Polish subsidiary to deliver A-350XWB airplane sheet metal parts
Toulouse, France - Airbus Group increases its supplier base in Poland
The A-350 XWB airplane will take components from Poland on board. Stelia Aerospace will award a contract for the serial production of A-350 XWB high-tech elementary parts to ESM, a subsidiary of Nimrod... more
AirlinesEmirates touches down at Mashhad, Iran; second gateway into the country, after Tehran
Dubai, UAE - Upon arrival at the Airport, the aircraft was met by a senior delegation from the airport
Emirates today extended its reach into Iran by linking Dubai with Mashhad, adding a second passenger gateway into the country after Tehran. On board the inaugural flight were Sheikh Majid Al Mualla,... more
IndustryEmbraer Executive Jets expands its sales network in Europe
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Atlas Air Service as its new ASR
Embraer Executive Jets today announced Atlas Air Service as its new Authorized Sales Representative (ASR) in Europe. The deal with the Germany-based company comprises marketing and sales initiatives for... more
AirlinesEtihad will collect USD 500 million to expand its own aircraft fleet
Abu Dhabi, UAE - According to two anonymous sources; currently the talks are confidential. But the airline doesn't release declarations
According to two sources closer to the matter, Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi State-owned carrier, is thinking to collect up to USD 500m for its fleet expansion. The collection can include financing... more
HelicoptersFirst Bell 429 helicopter delivered to Slovakian Police Force
Bratislava, Slovakia - The model continues to gain customers in police forces around the world
Bell Helicopter announced the delivery of the first of two Bell 429s to the Slovakian Police. These aircraft will be primarily used for border protection, search and rescue, natural disaster relief missions... more
IndustrySaab signs contract with Airbus for A-321 ACF Door Plug aircraft
Linkpoing, Sweden - The agreement covers design, development and manufacturing of it
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with Airbus to become a supplier on the A-321 Airbus Cabin Flex Programme. The agreement covers design, development and manufacturing of the Door... more
CargoDubai World Central airport: cargo traffic continues to climb
Dubai, UAE - Volumes rise 42 per cent to 443,012 tonnes in H1 2015
Cargo volumes at "Al Maktoum International" -Dubai World Central (DWC) continued to rise sharply in the first half of 2015, as the airport continues to rise up the ranks of the top cargo airports worldwide... more
IndustryAirplanes. Indra renews ATM systems in the Bahamas
Rome, Italy - The project also includes the implementation of a training center for air traffic controllers and the deployment of two radar stations
Indra has provided the largest airport in the Bahamas -Nassau's "Lynden Pindling international airport"- with a new approach control center boasting the company's advanced air traffic management system... more
PeopleAirbus Helicopters appoints Guillaume Steuer as Head of External Communications
Marignane, France - He succeeds Stéphane Chéry, who has been appointed Head of Digital Strategy last March
As of today, Guillaume Steuer is reporting to Vice-President of Corporate Communications Yves Barillé and is managing all external communications activities for Airbus Helicopters. Since June 2014,... more
AirlinesAirplanes and strategies. Lufthansa Group to expand direct booking channel options
Milan, Italy - numerous collaborations with technology providers
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group –Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS– have reached a major milestone in their endeavors to modernize their present product structures. A number of... more
AirportsBudapest Airport hands over Wizz Air’s brand new hangar as 10th aircraft joins expanding base
Budapest, Hungary - The new 2,000m² hangar will considerably support the airline’s growth at the Hungarian capital
In a move recognising a significant strengthening of the presence of Wizz Air, Budapest Airport has officially opened a brand-new maintenance hangar built exclusively for its home-based carrier, in a ceremony... more